Sida collina
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows from 20 cm to 1.5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and can have long hairs. The flowers are yellow. The fruit have 5 wings.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It Ethiopia it grows from 530-1,250 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burundi, Cameron, Central America, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
The leaves and young shoots are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Adik, Garuwyto